Machine Vision Applications Engineer - Lab-to-Factory Impact

Overview AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Overview.ai in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an Applications Engineer. You will split time between the lab and live customer applications, testing cameras, lenses, lighting, and configuring vision setups for customer deployments.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, documentation, and rapid iteration from bench to factory floor. Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in machine vision, strong troubleshooting skills, and comfort working with hardware and AI-based inspection systems.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in machine vision, computer vision, or related field.
• Strong hands-on grasp of machine vision fundamentals (cameras, lenses, lighting, image capture).
• Familiarity with lens types and telecentric lenses.
• Working understanding of AI-based vision vs traditional rules-based vision.
• Experience labeling images, model training, object detection, or segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Lab testing and experimentation with cameras, lenses, lighting, and optics.
• Vision setup builds for customer applications and internal projects.
• Produce clear, concise technical test reports.
• Evaluate new components and technologies for deployment impact.
• Provide field support with testing, troubleshooting, and deployment.

Skills

Machine vision

Cameras & optics

Troubleshooting

Lab testing

Documentation

Job description

Overview.ai in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an Applications Engineer. You will split time between the lab and live customer applications, testing cameras, lenses, lighting, and configuring vision setups for customer deployments.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, documentation, and rapid iteration from bench to factory floor. Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in machine vision, strong troubleshooting skills, and comfort working with hardware and AI-based inspection systems.